Live updates: Aston Villa vs Freiburg LIVE: Team news as Villa chase European glory in Europa League final. Unai Emery is bidding to win a fifth Europa League crown as Aston Villa battle Freiburg in Istanbul.
Michael Jones Wednesday 20 May 2026 16:00 BST
Delighted Prince William celebrates as Aston Villa reach Europa League final
Aston Villa vs Freiburg: Aston Villa have travelled to Istanbul for the biggest match of their season so far. They will have the chance to win European silverware for the first time since the 1980s and add another major trophy to their cabinet of honours. Villa take on Freiburg in the Europa League final. We'll have all the build up, line-up and team news throughout the evening so stick around.
Mike Jones 20 May 2026 16:00
Aston Villa vs Freiburg LIVE
It is 44 years since Aston Villa were crowned champions of Europe, victory over Bayern Munich in Rotterdam sealing European Cup triumph on a famous day. As they return to a continental showpiece occasion, it is German opposition once more standing in their way – will it be Villa or Freiburg to lift the Europa League this evening in Istanbul? Kick off is at 8pm BST.
The Europa League trophy is up for grabs tonight (Getty)
Harry Latham-Coyle 20 May 2026 11:53
